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Earthquake Engineering Group

Develops, advances, and deploys measurement science for earthquake hazards reduction for buildings and infrastructure lifelines in ways that enhance public safety, community resilience, and economic security.

The Earthquake Engineering Group carries out mission functions as lead federal agency for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) and to improve codes, standards, and practices for buildings and lifelines; support development and commercial application of cost effective and affordable performance-based seismic engineering tools; and conduct disaster and failure studies to reduce the risk of earthquake hazards to buildings, lifelines, fire protection systems, and building occupants.   Carries out measurement science research and services to support mission functions as may be necessary; promotes implementation of earthquake risk reduction measures; supports national construction safety teams; and leads planning, coordination, and other statutory functions for NEHRP. 

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